Deliberate and intentional writing with some research behind it

In first episode they are showing this self-centered, unlikeable celebrity that only cares about herself. Some depth is shown in her character for the sake of hooking the audience but realistically we wouldn't see any depth at this point to her if she was a real person. What really made me appreciate this episode was that when attractive neighbor confronts her for being too loud in her apartment she followed DARVO - Deny, Attack, and Reverse-Victim-and-Offender - perfectly, trying to manipulate him into apologizing to her, assure her and put her on pedestal. And what really showed me that writers knew exactly what they are doing was that he didn't react, he just went to read while she was loudly crying in her apartment. I hope next episodes show even better care for writing because in this episode things were a bit too accelerated for the sake of introduction.

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An average start, with some promise.

Besides the sci-fi elements this was a pretty average start. Sure there's promise. To be quite honest I don't care for either leads at this point, but there's room to develop them.

My first glaring issue is that Song Yi is apparently a classic airhead/stupid lead. Though I do enjoy the take on how quickly everyone is to immediately start bashing her. It's true with social media. One minute you're praising them, the next there's blood in the water and everyone is a bully.

Min Joon's is the smart and cold lead. With glimpses of the past when he first landed on our planet his warmth is apparent, it's clear that living that long and watching everyone die has made him cold. Though I wonder how smart he is if he hasn't jumped on silencing head phones? Though I guess if he can hear through sound proof apartments the poor guy is screwed. But . . . what if he was on his planet he wouldn't have this issue? Wouldn't they have mediation things so they could block out the noise and sleep.

There's already some glaring issues with the science here. That's okay, there's room for explanations later.

The setup for reincarnations/fated love is nicely developed. Min Joon's minions are really cute and I hope they're a part of the story and not just obligatory side characters. The third wheel of the love triangle is nice, Hui Kyung, and I already feel bad for him! Overall it's an all right start.

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Ooooo, Interesting!

I rate this as an 9. I feel the very very start is greatness. The introduction of the main character "Do Min Joon" was well done and they really do put you in his state of mind toward Earth etc. So that's 10 minutes in. Time for main character #2, "Cheon Song Yi". Wow she's not too bright, we get that impression right away. Spoiled, strong willed and all that. Certainly not too likable so far. You do feel bad for her mid way but hey, looks like she is her own worst enemy. At this stage it's kind of hard to picture these two getting together thus I think this is why I found it kind of hard to motivate myself for Ep 2 (which now at ep 19, I think, "OMG this show is the best and WTF was I thinking???") KEEP WATCHING Srly!

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Very, very good start.

So, I'd like to say a few things about this first episode.

Overall : a very good start, we are in the story already, so no draggy beginning. Also the plot is original, the characters are introduced, and the chemistry between the leads is promising. So far it's fun, hot and interesting. I'm sold. I will follow this drama for the next 10 weeks.

Now, a few things...

1st : SHOWER SCENE !!!!!!!
hm, needed to say that. It wasn't necessary but god that was good to see.

2nd : The nerdy library girl inside me is totally jealous of his apartment.

3rd : Only Kim Soo Hyun can make a class about insect copulation sound funny. And also kinda hot.

4th : So far I like the kind of couple they'll make, even if it's starting to remind me of Queen In-Hyun's man (the intellectual difference, the fact that she is a actress, the fact that he's stuck on modern korea when he actually want to go home), but I'm sure the drama will get its own originality.

5th : She's the girl that died long time ago, that he saw again a few years ago and wish to find but she actually doesn't remember him ? Moon/Sun much ? Naaaa, I don't care, I love those kind of plot. But still.

^^

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